Books published by publisher Gareth Stevens

From hunting buffalo on the plains to harvesting the bulb of the agave plant in the rocky desert, the Apache have shown great resourcefulness throughout their history. This volume allows readers a glimpse into the rich culture of this native people, including the significant and sometimes tragic events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Famous Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are highlighted in the text as well as life on modern Apache reservations. Carefully chosen photographs and graphic organizers emphasize key ideas about Apache customs and history.

Professional bull riding is one of the toughest sports out there. This exciting event pits man against bovine, strapping cowboys onto the backs of thousand-pound animals who don't appreciate the rider on their back. These cowboys travel around the country with bulls ready to buck them off at every turn. Fly off in the wrong spot and the bull might go after a rider. Readers learn how these amazing athletes stay safe while performing for crowds of thousands, and the skills it takes to ride like a pro.

"The ancient Aztecs are one of the most fascinating civilizations our world has ever seen, and their capital city of Tenochtitlâan is just as interesting. Facts about the size of the city, its citizens, and daily life around the city will wow readers, and graphic organizers and pictures help readers to understand what it was like to live in Tenochtitlan in the 1300s to the 1500s. Take your readers on a trip back in time to learn all about this ancient city, its takeover by Spanish conquistadors, and its eventual decline"--Provided by publisher.

It is not just important for young learners to master familiar shapes like triangles, circles, and squares. Recognizing and identifying two-dimensional (flat) or three-dimensional (solid) shapes is a geometry standard of Common Core math. This helpful book, written to be accessible for our youngest learners, allows readers to compare 2-D shapes with their 3-D counterparts, such as a circle and sphere. Photographs clearly illustrate the qualities that define each. Concluding questions help readers review geometric terms.

If you hear a mourning doves gentle cooing, dont look uplook down. These graceful creatures like to forage for seeds on the ground. Theyve been known to gobble up as many as 17,000 seeds in a sitting! Young bird watchers will be fascinated by the hidden life of these birds including migration habits, habitats, mating rituals, and some awesome adaptations for survival. Their guide to all-things-birds is a young bird watcher, encouraging readers to get outside and try this hobby themselves.

Did you know that the Emancipation Proclamation didn't free all the slaves in the United States? This is just one of many myths readers will expose as they learn the facts behind common misconceptions about the Civil War. As young historians enjoy uncovering the truth about the causes of the war, its major events, and its aftermath, they expand their knowledge of this essential social studies curriculum topic. Graphic organizers, full-color photographs, and primary sources enhance the engaging main text, and eye-catching fact boxes provide additional information about this pivotal period in American history.

Boa constrictors and grizzly bears are top predators in their native habitats. Imagine these two ferocious wild animals from different parts of the world battling each other! That's just what readers are invited to do in this high-interest volume, which highlights many important elementary science concepts. They'll find out the adaptations of each beast that keep them at the top of their food chain. After weighing the evidence, some of it quite surprising, the reader becomes the judge in this epic battle.

We dont often think about it, but wed be a pile of skin and other organs without our bones. This helpful guide to the human skeleton presents readers with a key body system. They will be acquainted with groups of bones such as the spine and skull and learn what they need to do to keep their bones healthy. Carefully chosen photographs and illustrations support the accessible text, which is a valuable introduction to several key biology concepts.